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A ‘happy virus’ goes out to the world
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands podcaster has celebrated a milestone in connecting the nation to more than 60 countries.
Exports lead to high demand for Aitutaki taro
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Auckland-based importer of Aitutaki taro wants more so he can trim freight costs to make the root crop affordable for his working-class clients.
Sentencing put on hold for man convicted on cannabis charges
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A judge has expressed concern about the well-being of a man facing imprisonment on cannabis charges and has delayed his sentencing.
Living the Good Samaritan’s legacy
Friday 28 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Most of the time, we are so wrapped up in our own lives that we forget about our duty of care for the less fortunate brethren, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa.
Making a racquet: A quest to help Pacific tennis thrive
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Twenty-one years on from his Davis Cup debut, tennis veteran Brett Baudinet says being able to represent the Cook Islands and the Pacific on the world stage remains a huge honour.
OPINION: Political convenience ahead of proper engineering
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Wilkie Rasmussen | Published in Opinion, Tropical Chronicles
I remember the wise late Professor Papa Ron Crocombe prophesize that in future if we continue our tendency to build on flat, or undulating rich planting land, floods will occur. He is absolutely right, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.
Puna aims to keep Pacific Forum together
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Former Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna has started his new role as the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum with focus on the Forum family.
Government to lay out roadmap to economic recovery
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Although just a trickle compared to pre-Covid times, the opening of a travel bubble with New Zealand and the arrival of tourists is coinciding with government’s plans for economic recovery, which remain focused on stimulus and spending.
Old-growth trees cut down to make way for beautification project
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The Avarua CICC Church proceeded on Wednesday with cutting down six ironwood (toa) trees in preparation for what it described as a beautification project, which it expects will commence in two years.
All eyes on impressive Avatiu
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
An intense knockout round over the weekend has set the platform for another exciting week of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition this weekend.
OPINION: Cats gone wild
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This week, Te Are Manu team, Aitutaki Community Cat Programme, and Aitutaki Animal Rescue are running a cat desexing programme in Aitutaki. In her fortnightly column, Dr Ellen McBryde explains why are initiatives like this so important.
More dengue cases in the Pa Enua
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
The number of probable and confirmed type-2 dengue cases has reached 199 as of May 24, according to a report prepared by Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health.
OPINION: Serving the nation with integrity
Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Politics itself is not a dirty game. Politics is actually about governance, and good governance is about the ability to lead and govern well with integrity and transparency, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.
Avarua market’s heart beats again
Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders and other residents who no doubt missed Punanga Nui’s lively ambience, woke up early to attend the Saturday market and see it regain its buzzing atmosphere.
New Zealanders Are Flooding Home. Will the Old Problems Push Them Back Out?
Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in New Zealand, Regional
More than 50,000 have escaped the pandemic by moving back, offering the country a rare chance to regain talented citizens. But they are confronting entrenched housing and employment challenges.
OPINION: After 14 months, first impressions matter
Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
CI News columnist Ruta Tangiiau Mave says we had a whole year to revamp our systems and get them sorted before last week's inaugural bubble flight. It was planned and advertised as the best thing since fried taro, and she says we failed.
Super Flower Blood Moon tonight
Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth
Some people will still remember the solar eclipse in July 2010. For the next one we must wait until the morning of April 8 2024, but it will be only a partial eclipse from all islands of the Cook Islands, when the sun rises. But it’s not only solar eclipses that can beautify the local sky. Another opportunity to see something special is coming tonight. By Petr Horálek.
Bubble gives Kiwi journalists a week in paradise
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
Kiwi journalists flooded into Rarotonga this week as the Cook Islands travel bubble with New Zealand inflated. They shared their Cook Islands experiences with senior journalist Al Williams.
Work with nature ‘not against it’
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local
When it comes to permaculture, it’s all about how much you want out of it. If you want a small change you do a little, but if you want a lot to change, you do a lot.
OPINION: Electric Vehicle rally celebrates green tech
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The first ever Rarotonga Electric Car (EV) Rally is being held Sunday starting from the new Constitution Park in Avarua township at 3pm, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
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